Reinforced concrete structure.



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APPLICATION FILED NOV. 17, 1910.

Patented Nov. 26, 1912.

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FREDERIC DAN HUNTINGTON, OF LONDON, ENGLAND.

REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURE.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, FREDERIG DAN HUNT- moron, a citizen of the UnitedStates of America, and resident of London, England, have inventedcertain new and useful Improvements in Reinforced Concrete Structures,of which the following is a specification.

This invention, which relates to reinforced concrete structures, hasforits objects the improved construction and arrangement of reinforcedbeams and the manner and means by which the ends of the beams restingupon the column caps are connected together in the concrete junctionblocks formed in situ.

The invention is illustrated by the accompanying sheets of drawings inwhich Figure 1 is a part sectional plan view, but with flooring removed.Fig. 2 is apart sectiona-l elevation of a structure constructed inaccordance with the present invention. Fig. 3 is a sectional plan viewillustrating the method of connecting the metal joists to a reinforcedbeam. Fig. 4 is a vertical section on line 00, aiFig. 3. Figs. 5 and 6are respectively plan and side views of one of the eyed connectinghooks. I

Like letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the severalfigures.

In carrying the invention into effect the beams indicated by a as awhole in Figs. 1 and 2 are built up of metaljoists b which rest upon thecruciform shaped column caps c of the columns (Z which are formed ofpreviously made concrete blocks of known construction and reinforced bybonding rods 6.

Referring now to Figs. 3 to 6 which are illustrative of the method ofconnecting four beams a resting upon a column cap 0, the ends of the twoopposite joists b are connected together by tie-bars p secured by boltsand nut q to the webs b of said joists b, and

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed November 17, 1910.

Patented Nov. 26, 1912.

Serial No. 592,916.

these tie-bars p which cross one another are in turn connected by hookedand eyed connections r which are strung by their eyes r on to thevertical bonding rods 6 and above the column cap, the ends r of saidconnections being bent downward so that when in position they engagewith the crossed ties 7) as shown in Figs. 3 and 4:- The space formed bythe backs of the skewbacks is then filled with cement t to the level ofthe top of said skewbacks and when set forms with the ties and hooks afirm consolidated junction block. A reinforced concrete slab floor 8 isshown in Fig. 1 but any form of floor construction may be employed.

Having now described my invention, what I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent of the United States is 2-- 1.. A reinforcedconcrete structure comprising vertical supporting columns havingembedded in each corner portion thereof vertical reinforcing rods,horizontal beams having their ends embedded in said columns, caps oneach of the said supporting columns providing seats for the beams, tiebars for connect-ing the ends of the oppositely disposed beams, andconnecting hooks engaging the central meeting portion of the tie barsmounted on the vertical rods.

2. A reinforced concrete structure comprising supporting columnsprovided with reinforcing rods, beams having their ends embeddedtherein, tie bars connecting the ends of oppositely disposed beams, andhooks pivotally mounted on said rods and engaging the tie bars.

In testimony whereof I afiiX my signature in presence of two witnesses.

FREDERIC DAN HUNTINGTON. lVitnesses Roe'r. HUNTER, E. CHAs. AXE.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressingthe Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D. C.

